Rice Pilaf With Golden Raisins

Total Time
30 minutes
Rating
5(16)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 2tablespoons butter
  • ¼cup finely chopped onions
  • 1cup converted rice
  • 4tablespoons golden raisins
  • ½teaspoon ground cumin
  • cups water
  • 1bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2tablespoons chopped coriander or parsley
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

268 calories; 7 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 49 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 388 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Melt one tablespoon butter in a small heavy saucepan, add the onions and cook, stirring until wilted.

  2. Step 2

    Add rice, raisins, cumin, water, bay leaf and salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring. Cover pan tightly and simmer 17 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Discard bay leaf. Add coriander and remaining butter. With a fork, distribute butter through the rice. Keep covered in a warm place until ready to serve.

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what the heck is converted rice and what's a substitute?

Converted rice is the Uncle Ben’s brand, which used to be way more in use several decades ago. You can tell this is an old recipe.

Easy. Good with pork tenderloin.

what the heck is converted rice and what's a substitute?

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